In what was a rested England side without the likes of Ben Stokes and Joe Root, it was Alex Hales and Jonny Bairstow who combined for 98 as the hosts comfortably chased their target of 143 with 33 balls to spare at the Ageas Bowl.

While the Three Lions will look to seal the series with a second win, South Africa really need to find their bearings after a lacklustre performance that followed their group stage exit in the Champions Trophy.

Despite AB de Villiers' unbeaten 65, the Proteas were only able to manage 142 for 3 in their 20-over innings. Struggling to find form in recent games, the visitors can at least take solace from the fact that De Villiers put on a good performance.

The second T20 match between the two sides will see the debut of the County Ground at Taunton which is expected to mark the return of wicketkeeper Jos Buttler, who will be playing in his hometown for the first time.